Atlanta, GA (November 30, 2017) – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced today four Finalists for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding football player from a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) that embodies the rich tradition of athletic excellence and integrity … Continue reading
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President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. bids NSU farewell
Norfolk State University President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. announced his retirement Monday, Sept. 25. The Spartan Echo student newspaper of NSU sat down with him on Friday, Oct. 6, to tape this interview. Continue reading
I’m a Spartan… and I’m White
An editorial by Kaitlyn Wolodkewitsch On college move-in day, my family came to help me. During this time, a woman took a picture of us and a few weeks later, an email went out to the students and parents about family weekend in which they included the picture of my family. It was only a … Continue reading
GOP lawmakers to meet with leaders of black colleges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are planning to meet with leaders of historically black colleges and universities in the nation’s capital to discuss ways to help the schools survive in challenging times. The meeting, spearheaded by South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Mark Walker of North Carolina, will bring leaders from the nation’s 100-plus HBCUs … Continue reading
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Black college band to march at inauguration, igniting controversy
The marching band of Alabama’s oldest private, historically black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural parade, organizers said. Talladega College’s band will march at Trump’s inauguration as other historically black schools such as Howard University, which performed at President Barack Obama’s first inaugural parade, said they won’t … Continue reading
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Spartan Echo named as Best Student Newspaper finalist in Sixth Annual HBCU Awards Ceremony
The Sixth Annual HBCU Awards Ceremony will be held on July 15, 2016 at the University of the District of Columbia. Finalists were selected from more than 600 submissions from colleges and individuals around the country, based upon media exposure and impact on institutional progress made during the 2015-16 academic year. Winners will be selected by … Continue reading
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Different World cast speaks on campus
by Tiana K. Allen and Malik Glaspie On April 16, the cast of A Different World came to Norfolk State University to speak on the show, their experiences in college, and real world experiences. The event was sponsored by SunTrust and Access College Foundation. This event was the first time the cast has come together since … Continue reading
Black College Dance Exchange hosted by Norfolk State
The 34th Annual Black College Dance Exchange, committed to bringing about “unity through dance,” was recently hosted on the campus of Norfolk State University. Spartan Echo TV reporter Lelia Burrell was there and filed this report. Continue reading
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